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Published: January 11, 2016
Hydrocele: Diagnosis and Symptoms What is a Hydrocele? A hydrocele is a collection of watery fluid that builds up in a sac around one or both testicles and causes the scrotum to swell. It can be uncomfortable, but it is usually not painful. It can be unsightly, but a hydrocele is rarely dangerous. Hydroceles occur … Continue reading Hydrocele: Diagnosis and Symptoms
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Published: January 8, 2016
Sex after Cancer, Things you Need to Know It is a common misconception that prostate cancer treatment is often associated with transient or permanent sexual dysfunction. The myth is true to some extent, but it is very important to understand that treatment modalities are not always responsible for sexual dysfunction. For example, according to a … Continue reading Sex after Cancer, Things you Need to Know
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Published: January 7, 2016
Erectile Dysfunction and Sleep Apnea According to a new study reported in the peer reviewed journal Erectile Dysfunction in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease (1), investigators suggested that obstructive sleep apnea should be suspected in males complaining of erectile dysfunction. Based on the results of the comprehensive study conducted on 870 males, it was observed that … Continue reading Erectile Dysfunction and Sleep Apnea
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Published: January 6, 2016
Erectile Dysfunction and Prostate Biopsy Prostate biopsy (also referred to as transrectal ultrasonography-guided prostate needle biopsy) is usually conducted in clinical practice to rule out the possibility of prostate malignancy. However, like all invasive diagnostic tests, prostate biopsy is also associated with a mild risk of adverse effects or complications. For example; according to a … Continue reading Erectile Dysfunction and Prostate Biopsy
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Published: January 5, 2016
Microscopic Hematuria Hematuria is defined as the presence of blood in the urine. Depending upon the type and amount of blood; hematuria can be clinically classified as: Gross hematuria: Frank bleeding or presence of visible blood in the urine. Microscopic hematuria: Urine is generally clear and blood is only visible on the microscopic examination. According … Continue reading Microscopic Hematuria
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Published: January 4, 2016
Urinary Diversion The anatomy of the human urinary tracts includes two kidneys, two ureters, one urinary bladder and a urethra. Kidneys perform the function of making urine by filtering the blood, which then passes to the bladder through hollow tubes, known as ureters. When the bladder gets filled completely, the reflex of micturition (urination) helps … Continue reading Urinary Diversion
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Published: December 24, 2015
Diabetes – Sexual and Reproductive Health Diabetes mellitus is classified among the most notorious and prevalent metabolic conditions that are known to affect individuals of all age groups. It is marked by persistently raised blood glucose concentration due to aberrations in the metabolism and tissue uptake of dietary sugars. Based on the pathophysiology and management; … Continue reading Diabetes – Sexual and Reproductive health
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Published: December 23, 2015
Testicular Torsion – What It Is and What You Need to Do Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency that occurs when the spermatic cord, the duct that travels within the scrotum, becomes kinked or wrapped around a testicle. The blood supply to the testicle is interrupted, resulting in severe pain from lack of oxygen. Testicular … Continue reading Testicular Torsion – What It Is and What You Need to Do
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Published: December 22, 2015
Testicular Torsion: Causes and Symptoms Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency, so it’s important to recognize. The spermatic cord contains blood vessels that supply the scrotum. In testicular torsion, the testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord and interrupting the blood supply. The causes aren’t entirely clear. Many men who experience testicular torsion have an inherited … Continue reading Testicular Torsion: Causes and Symptoms
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Published: December 21, 2015
Varicocele: Diagnosis and Treatment Diagnosis of varicocele A physician usually diagnoses varicocele after a physical examination during which you will be examined standing up and lying down. Varicocele may be easier to feel or see when you are standing up, since the veins are more likely to fill and expand when you are standing. “Bearing … Continue reading Varicocele: Diagnosis and Treatment
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